1 C. wild rice
\n2 large Florida oranges
\n1\/2 C. Florida orange juice
\n1\/3 C. raisins
\n2 T. capers
\n1-1\/2 T. olive oil
\n1 1\/2 T., balsamic vinegar (or to taste)
\nsalt and freshly ground black pepper
\n3 scallions, finely chopped
\n1\/2 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (about 1\/2 C.), plus 4 sprigs for garnish<\/p>\n
Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water in a strainer. Place it in a large saucepan with 3 quarts water. Bring the rice to a boll, then reduce the heat, and simmer the rice for 30 minutes, Remove the pan from the heat and let the rice stand until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain well in a colander and blot dry. Meanwhile, out the oranges into segments. Cut off the rind (both zest and white pith) to expose the flesh. Make V-shaped cuts to remove the individual segments from the membranes. Dice most of the segments, reserving a few whole for garnish. Soak the raisins in the orange juice in mixing bowl for 5 minutes. Whisk the capers, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper into the orange juice-raisin mixture. Stir in the scallions, chopped parsley, rice, and diced orange segments. Correct the seasoning, adding salt or vinegar to taste, Mound the rice on a platter or plates and decorate with the reserved whole orange segments and parsley sprigs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1 C. wild rice 2 large Florida oranges 1\/2 C. Florida orange juice 1\/3 C. raisins 2 T. capers 1-1\/2 T. olive oil 1 1\/2 T., balsamic vinegar (or to taste) salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 scallions, finely chopped 1\/2 bunch flat leaf parsley, finely chopped (about 1\/2 C.), plus 4 sprigs for garnish Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water in a strainer. Place it in a large saucepan with 3 quarts water. Bring the rice to…<\/p>\n